Adult Online Resources

Online Resources for Adults

Find links for our databases and online resources below. Use the number on the back of your library card to log in. Contact Brian at Director@PawlingLibrary.org or call us at 855 – 3444 if you have any questions.

Learn a Language

Mango languages gives you anytime, anywhere access to a fast, easy, effective language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication in over 45 foreign languages and 15 English as a Second Language courses.

Duolingo is a free language training program you can use to learn over 20 different languages. Everyone learns in different ways. For the first time in history, we can analyze how millions of people learn at once to create the most effective educational system possible and tailor it to each student. Duolingo’s ultimate goal is to give everyone access to a private language tutor experience through technology.

Health

MedlinePlusComprehensive source of health and wellness information from the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health; has many features, including medical encyclopedia and dictionary, current news, & interactive tutorials and surgery videos.

Job & Career Resources

JobNowResume, job search, and interview help including live one-on-one help and expert resume analysis within 24 hours from the Resume Lab.

Business and Investment Resources

Business Insights EssentialsContains over 3,900 magazines and journals, nearly 25,000 industry reports, nearly 11,000 company histories and nearly 500,000 company profiles. Easy access to in-depth information on U.S. and international businesses, industries and products.

Easily research companies, industries and business topics in the context of timely news and reports (See Company Finder).

Utilize data from Gale staple publications, including International Directory of Company Histories, Market Share Reporter, Business Rankings Annual, Encyclopedia of American Industries and many others.

Access company profiles and industry rankings, as well as brand and product information (See Industries).

EDGAR Database (Securities & Exchange Commision)Official SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) documents such as Form 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy statements, registration statements, and merger and acquisition documents.*Be sure to look at the DEF14A (Proxy) statements and the Management Discussion and Analysis sections of Form 10-k, Form 10-Q for insights into management.

History & Genealogy

The following files have been adapted from an earlier digitization effort by the Fulton History Old New York State Historical Newspapers Project. These files have been saved as high resolution PDF’s which makes them easy to search for keywords and dates using the Edit-Find Tool available in Adobe Reader and most programs. The large files, however, may take a few minutes to download. Contact us at the library if you need any help.

HRVH Historical Newspapers
The Hudson River Valley Heritage Newspaper database provides access to digitized copies of historical newspapers from the Hudson River Valley region of New York State from 1831 to 2011.

Hudson River Valley Heritage
HRVH provides access to historical materials from digital collections contributed by colleges, libraries, archives, historical societies, museums and cultural organizations in the Hudson Valley. You can find digital copies of artifacts from the Hudson Valley like books, pictures, photos, documents, postcards, paintings, and more covering a period from 1875 to 1996.

Please join us and learn how to write your family and personal history.

Our presenter Robin Lester will help you get started.You can do it.

Surprise your children and grandchildren who’ve wanted you to do this.

The biggest surprise for you will be in recalling your wonderful life!

About our presenter: Robin Lester is a historian, writer and retired teacher. He has led the Hull House Oral History project in Chicago and the gathering of memories among former members of the Henry Street Settlement House in New York. He is in the process of preserving his family history in a narrative.

Registration is required. To register for this program please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

As part of recognizing our young patrons who contributed to the more than 10,000 minutes of reading goal over the summer, the Library will be hosting a gathering in their honor! Invitees will enjoy the library to themselves with games, computer access, and snacks!

Spend an entertaining afternoon with us enjoying a newly released film.We’ll have popcorn but please feel free to bring your own snack and beverage.This afternoon movie presentation is for an adult audience.Please observe the film’s ratings.See you at the movies!

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

Milestone events of 1969 include the landing of the first man on the moon, the introduction of the artificial heart, the Stonewall Riots marking the beginning of the modern gay rights movement, the Miracle Mets World Series victory, and the last public performance by the Beatles, as well as the introduction to the world of such classics as Sesame Street, Monty Python’s Flying Circus, and Arpanet, the precursor to the Internet.

About our presenter: Evan Weiner, recognized globally as an expert in the politics of the sports business, produces a daily podcast on that topic in addition to being a regular on television and radio in both the United States and the United Kingdom, including appearances on BBC Radio, MSNBC and ABC television, and The Guardian newspaper in the U.K. Weiner has also written nine books and speaks in a variety of venues, including cruise ships, colleges, and libraries.

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

Feel the peace by being present in the moment.Quiet and calm your mind and body.Experience your genuine self.Please join us for a relaxing session of Yin Yoga followed by Meditation.Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.

Program fee: $4.00.

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

A creative writing workshop that will focus on building a magical world with its own history, mythos, geography, peoples, conflicts and characters. Once a week our teens will meet to build and share their visions of fantastic worlds.

Spend an entertaining afternoon with us enjoying a newly released film.We’ll have popcorn but please feel free to bring your own snack and beverage.This afternoon movie presentation is for an adult audience.Please observe the film’s ratings.See you at the movies!

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

One of the most important parts of a good story are the illustrations. Learn to create scenes that tell a story and portray characters with different attitudes and emotions using examples from our favorite books. Children will share their creations with their friends and work together to create silly stories. Developing readers and writers welcome.

The Graphic Novel Book Club is an adult book club that meets monthly to discuss comics and graphic novels. We will select from a wide variety of titles – indie and foreign comics to classic superhero storylines. Whether you are just getting into comics or a life-long reader, you’ll find good conversation and something new to read.

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

Teachers say that the skills that lead to the most student success in school are their social and emotional skills. Join us to help develop these skills, all while children play! This supervised hour of fun provides a large space for children to meet and play, either inside or out, depending on the weather. Bring a favorite toy or game and invite a friend!

The sound of Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, bells and gongswill open up a new dimension in your life.

About our presenter: Cristina Reyes-Schleifer is a certified sound practitioner, with accreditation and certification by the Sound and Music Institute. She has devoted countless hours to investigating the effects of tonal vibrations on the human body and has personally studied with Alexandre Tannous and John Beaulieu, two of the pioneer researchers in the field. Having practiced meditation for over two decades and conducted meditation and spiritual development groups for over six years, Cristina has combined these modalities into her own creation of an integrated and therapeutic “sound bath,” which, accompanied with guided meditation and relaxation techniques, she uses in private and group sessions.

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

We love stories! Each week, we will dive into gorgeous picture books and have fun making connections to what we read. Program includes art or sensory activity, songs, and more. All activities designed to help foster a love of reading and prepare children for kindergarten.

Caregivers must remain in the library with children who are not fully potty trained.

Does your baby love to bounce and play? Join Ms. Neena for a story, singing, and rhyming sure to get baby giggling. All activities are designed to enhance attention and focus, familiarize children with the fundamentals of reading and talking, and instill a love of reading. The program ends with a 10-15 minute social play session or baby-safe art activity.

Registration for fall programs starts September 9th. Visit our registration portal online or stop by the circulation desk for more information.

A creative writing workshop that will focus on building a magical world with its own history, mythos, geography, peoples, conflicts and characters. Once a week our teens will meet to build and share their visions of fantastic worlds.

On Friday mornings, kids rule the library! Join Ms. Neena, while the library is still closed, for an uninhibited, fun and loud story time. This program incorporates sensory, art, storytelling, music, and movement all in one to prepare children to read, write, and think critically. Topics vary by week, and the program ends with activity stations. Parents and caregivers required to remain in the library for the duration of the program.

This program welcomes homeschoolers of all ages to create an inclusive space for discussion and social learning.Activities based around family’s needs are implemented, freeing caregivers up to come together and talk.

This season, the focus will be a “book club” where the kids share their favorite books, review newbooks, and help the library decide what to purchase.

Back by popular demand, our friends from The Cubicle are returning to the library! A wide range of three dimensional puzzles will be available for the kids to experiment and play with. A friendly puzzle engineer will be there to help solve these colorful brain teasers.

Caregivers invited but not required.

Registration preferred but not required. If you are interested in your child attending this program, please register them by following this link: http://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/children/programs/